Joining the Library
Members of the University
Undergraduate and taught postgraduate students are automatically registered with the Library at the start of their course. Just remember to bring along your University ID Card if you want to borrow items or gain access to the Library when we're open after 10pm in the evenings.
New staff and research students will need to register with the Library if they want to use the facilities. Please complete the form below and bring it along with your University ID card. And at the same time why not make an appointment to meet with your Academic Librarian?
Address and change of address formAlumni
Graduates of the University may apply for an Alumni User Card free of charge for the first five years. After five years, you can choose to pay either £10 per annum or to make a one-off life membership payment of £100 to continue your membership. Membership enables you to borrow up to eight long/week loans at a time.
Applications can be made in person at the main Enquiry Desk or by contacting the Customer Services Manager via email or phone (01509) 222353.
Retired members of University staff and permanent staff in the Students Union may apply in writing to the University Librarian for an external borrowing ticket, which is usually provided free of charge. These tickets enable you to borrow up to four long loans at a time for up to four weeks each.
SCONUL Access
Members of academic staff or research students (i.e. a PhD or MPhil student), full time postgraduates, part-time, distance learning or placement students (undergraduates and taught postgraduates) at a college or university that is a member of the SCONUL Access Scheme can obtain a free external borrowing ticket. Please present a SCONUL Access card stamped by your library and a valid ID card to the Issue Desk so that the external ticket can be created. These tickets enable you to borrow up to four long loans at a time for up to four weeks.
Local colleges, schools and businesses
Teachers at Loughborough College or the RNIB College can request a staff borrowing ticket without charge on production of an employer's letter of introduction.
Schools may also apply for an external borrowing ticket for £50 + VAT per year.
Accredited tenants of the Technology Centre and other companies clearly associated with the University may obtain external borrowing tickets for £50 + VAT per year.
Companies may apply for an external borrowing ticket for £100 + VAT per year. Additional tickets can be obtained for £50 + VAT per year.
Members of the public
Members of the public over the age of 18 may use the Library free of charge for reference. Please sign in at Reception near the entrance on arrival.
You can buy an external borrowing ticket for £50 per year from the Issue Desk of the Pilkington Library. These tickets enable you to borrow up to four long loans at a time for up to four weeks each.
What should I do if I change my address?
You should inform the Library as soon as possible. It is your responsibility to ensure that we can contact you quickly about your loans and reservations.